Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distorted
Adjective
/dɪsˈtɔː.tɪd/
Definition
Twisted or altered from its true or natural state.
Examples
- The picture was distorted due to poor lighting.
- His voice sounded distorted over the phone.
- Many people have distorted views of reality based on misinformation.
Meaning
When something is distorted, it has been changed in a way that makes it look or seem different from what it really is. This can happen to images, sound, or even perceptions and ideas.
Synonyms
- Twisted
- Altered
- Misrepresented
- Deformed
- Contorted
